MEMPHIS, Tenn. — AutoZone has announced a new technology partnership with DST Inc., to provide AutoZone commercial customers with what it described as a “best-in-class” electronic ordering solution. DST is an IBM Business Partner and provider of automotive eBusiness solutions.

According to Stan Gowisnock, DST president and CEO, the company’s TurboParts next generation eCommerce solution will enable connected local, regional and national repair businesses, and also fleet and public sector customers, with the ability to significantly reduce the time required to identify, locate, order and receive parts from AutoZone. TurboParts also offers a new way for AutoZone commercial customers to electronically check AutoZone parts availability and prices, as well as place orders through leading shop management systems, used by major retail service chains and fleets.

"AutoZone is committed to improving the productivity and profitability of its commercial customers through the development of easy-to-use electronic ordering tools and solutions that customers use everyday to manage their business," said Larry Roesel, senior vice president AutoZone Commercial. "This exciting new online ordering solution brings our extensive local and regional inventories of quality branded products directly to the customer’s desktop, which saves time by eliminating the need to use a paper catalog or pick up the phone."

"We are excited to partner with AutoZone to provide their customers with one of the fastest and easiest electronic ordering tools available," Gowisnock said. "TurboParts will enhance AutoZone’s current eCommerce capabilities, increase supply chain efficiency and help ensure the continued growth and success for AutoZone and its commercial customers."